[JAUNT] Who wants to go on a trip to the METAPLOT?

[thornsofmalkav]

Hey! This is Thorne. I'm in the, uh, second Traveler group. The one that's been doing this longer. Anyway, one of the things we learned how to do that the first group should also learn how to do in time is to... well, basically break into the private spaces of the playing card themed entities that serve as our Hosts, be they called Champions or Arcana or Trumps. And some of us have reason to believe that Fortune is involved with shit for this Jaunt.

A small group of us had privately made some plans to do the aforesaid breaking in, but we had to delay it to wait on some business here and in the time since our first plans we'd figured out that Matthew, who is our primary person for accomplishing that breaking in, can actually bring a LOT more people with him when he invades the spaces of our Hosts than he used to be able to. Which means we don't have to actually limit the breaking in to the four of us who originally planned to do it.

Basically, with Matthew being the primary taxi and me and Claudia helping, we can get somewhere around thirty people there and back with us. Because Matthew is officially the Armin of Liminal Space now.

ANYWAY. Anyway. Because of that, we figured we'd open up going on the Fortune Field Trip to everyone, both our group and the first group. Or, you know, the first thirty? I don't know how many people are gonna want to.

We'll probably leave in a day or two and hopefully should be back the same day. We'll meet in Liminal Space, in front of the theatre marquee that's unfortunately on the ground right now. If you don't have portals, let us know and one of us will open up a portal for you.

Comments

private, double protected

[leftbehindagain]

How sure are you that it's Fortune?

Re: private, double protected

[thornsofmalkav]

Completely. I called her on it in private conversation.

private 5ever

[leftbehindagain]

I see.

I should probably see if Kanji's available on the walkabout, then, but I don't know if that'll be before or after your expedition. Given her friends among our hosts, I think he'd want to be here.

He didn't say anything on Armin-san's bridge, but that could've just meant he tuned him out, not necessarily that he's infiltrating.

[thornsofmalkav]

Hah, yeah. I've got those people I auto-ignore on the Network too.

We're gonna wait a little while before we go, so, like, you've got time to talk to him. Depending on who's there, we can probably see if a ride can be arranged or someone can yank him over or whatever.

[leftbehindagain]

We'll see whether I can get a hold of him, then, but I doubt he'd want you to hold up the expedition on his account.

[thornsofmalkav]

We can totally wait forty-eight hours to leave, though, just so you have time to contact him and see if anyone in Pogeland wants to come. We have to for Raidou anyway.

[elementarydeartraveler]

I have a few question I have wanted to ask our hosts, so I wish to accompany you, Miss Thorne.

[thornsofmalkav]

Excellent. You're Sherlock Holmes, right?

[comebewe]

You know, you could have just said, "We're off to Fortune's space, who wants to come"?

[thornsofmalkav]

I don't know what else you expected for having me make the announcement.

[comebewe]

...Okay, point.

But do you have to keep comparing us to Armin all the time?

[thornsofmalkav]

... oh. That would be annoying, wouldn't it. Sorry.

[From now on, Armin is the Matthew of the Network]

[comebewe]

Just a bit, yeah.

[but he doesn't sound too bothered, especially not that it seems like Thorne's going to knock it off]

[thornsofmalkav]

[Oh good. The real question is going to be how he'll feel when she starts doing the reverse to Armin.]

Noted.

[reallymean]

What's the purpose of this bit of breaking and entering? Best to establish that up front, so we're all on the same wavelength.

[thornsofmalkav]

To talk to her. Fortune is the one that's running this whole, uh, mystical journey thing but she's gone for our group and we've only ever been able to look at the space she left behind. So since she's around for you guys, we have the opportunity to visit her now and, like, grill her about shit.

It's not to, like, fight her or anything. We really don't want the other nineteen to decide they have a reason to punish us.

[reallymean]

So less breaking in, and more an unexpected visit that doesn't make use of the front door.

[Alfor those aren't really different things.]

It sounds educational. Count me in.

[thornsofmalkav]

... that's a nicer way to put it, sure. But cool. I'm looking forward to seeing you there.

[capital_asset]

When is this happening?

[He wants to volunteer, but he does kind of have his paws hands full at the moment.]

[thornsofmalkav]

In about forty-eight hours, give or take? We can adjust to fit people's schedules a bit if we need to.

It would be great if you could come again, dude. Especially since you know what not to touch and can help us with making sure other people don't.

[capital_asset]

Hopefully the storm will have died down by then.

[She may get the impression that Raidou's a bit tired. This would not be an inaccurate assessment.]

There is that. I'll come along, if I can.

[thornsofmalkav]

Oh jeez, are you using the shit from Achaia to help?

Before we realized Matthew could bring so many other dudes and opened it to everybody, I was totally planning to ask if you could come too.

[capital_asset]

Yes. It's not going as well as I'd like because it's not one continuous storm, but I'm at least trying to move the brunt of it away from the canals.

You were?

[thornsofmalkav]

Yeah, dude! You're my buddy and you were part of the first Fortunespace expedition! And you're totally observant.

[capital_asset]

[He'd probably be blushing if he wasn't currently small and furry.]

Thank you.

Just let me know when this is happening and I'll be there.

[He may be out on his feet, but he'll be there.]

[thornsofmalkav]

Sure! I'll do some reminders about us leaving on the hour the day we go.

[capital_asset]

Thank you... I can't speak for anyone else, but I might need those.

[carbonatedscientist]

[Wherever Sento is, know that his hair just started sticking up of its own accord.]

Oh, I think I'll be there. Offers a nice change of pace from harassing drones.

[thornsofmalkav]

[God, Sento, you are such a dork.]

Should we expect you'll be in ridiculous fusion armor? Because this is not a fighting visit. We're not crossing the Arcana with World-class power. This is an ask as many questions as we can visit.

[carbonatedscientist]

No, I'd be saving any transformations for actual trouble. It'll be nice to take a break.

[There's a pause.]

And it's not ridiculous--it's very advanced equipment.

[But he's biased.]

[thornsofmalkav]

Dude, you turn into a rocket ship panda and a ufo tiger.

[carbonatedscientist]

But the science behind how that works is very advanced!

And it wasn't like I designed the thematics. They just...happened.

[thornsofmalkav]

Okay, but they're kinda ridic even if the science behind them is rad.

[carbonatedscientist]

They let me keep people guessing, at least.

I guarantee you no one on this planet was expecting any of this.

[thornsofmalkav]

I don't know if anyone on any planet was, really.

[carbonatedscientist]

Fine by me, it lets me keep people on their toes.

[thornsofmalkav]

I'm glad you enjoy it, dude.

[gutsandmorningglories]

I wouldn't mind hearing what she has to say.

[thornsofmalkav]

Awesome. I'll see you there, then, Kurama.

[gutsandmorningglories]

An opportunity to talk to one of our hosts I wouldn't miss it for the world. Worlds.

[He'd do it even if he had to sneak in; this sounds much more convenient.]